Health Is Wealth

The state need not kill those that killing themselves Don't make it an easy job for 'em The killing of kids with £2 chicken and chips Is a tactic of war, waged on the poor Can't save wages on slave wages And you don't think fresh fruit with your face on the floor Nah, you need money for the kids Rent and light plus food in the fridge But that last box can be the hardest tick 'Cause scraps will suffice but they might make you sick As a child I used to chow take out Twenty-four hours later skin break out Felt so heavy with it sitting in my belly Dessert was a sugar coated candy jelly Fam that's pig meat. Mashing up the kidney Make sure no government has to kill me I was killing myself till I realised danger Brain, heart, liver and lungs can hit failure Now season daal and veg with fresh herbs Cut caffeine because it messed with nerves Plenty lentils and chickpea curry 20 minute meal for a man in a hurry That's real fast food that won't break the bank With enough nutrients to fill the tank Drink water for the body's natural power But water from taps can taste sour Food deserts are designed to starve us No fresh produce but we've got Starbucks Calories packed in treats to enlarge us May not see the effects but the heart does Can't breathe, can't sleep, can't run Casomorphin wreaks havoc on the lungs Just like fizzy wreaks havoc on the gums And my old man said diabetes ain't fun Ginger root is good for the youts Blend it up and share a fresh juice Burn sage, cleanse the room Body is a temple, don't let it be a tomb The food you choose to consume can damage Processed meats intestines can't manage Cattle farming still killing off the planet And it tells us everyday that it can't stand it Earth getting hotter while the sea levels rise All because you want burger with those fries All because you want milkshake with the meal Then to combat diarrhoea you take pills What's the deal? Eat right, stay active Stay strong 'cause the revolution is real Never know when a man might have to dash And a pig can't kill what a pig can't catch It's more than just eating right, it's survival Rasta man tell the youts eat Ital Daily exercise, fresh air is vital Whether you short walk, run or take cycle Meditate to live life and love it Plus stress increases acid in stomachs Read and chill to keep the mental covered And when you find struggle, try rise above it I find peace in the books on the shelf Food on the stove while it cooks I can smell It's gonna be good by the looks I can tell And it won't put my body through hell, well Well, I want strength like Phelps Good practises and discipline helps Not for the six-pack, I do it for myself 'Cause it's true what they say your health is wealth Be healthy, be strong, alright Oh by the way, remember you are a gift to yourself and a gift to your environment Continue to be that beautiful gift Share that gift in your food, and all your gastronomic mastery